David Bouley Test Kitchen - Surprise 70th

What a treat (literally) to photograph Michael's 70th Surprise Birthday party in David Bouley's Test Kitchen. I had free roaming to capture both the legendary chef and his his staff during the food creation process as well as the wonderful party. The Bouley Test Kitchen event space was swanky, even if a touch on the warmer side (from the kitchen). Gene Jones from GIMME A HINT! Trivia Game Show entertained the guests, the magnificent wine cake was created by Sylvia Weinestock and the party was produced by Gourmet Adivsory.

Something Like Olivia! Bat Mitzvah at Three Sixty°

When you have the opportunity to photograph an entire Bat Mitzvah service, it's natural to feel blessed. The religious experience of reading from the Torah is at the very heart of a young 13 year old's Jewish rite of passage. Olivia performed not only one Haftorah, but two! She went to Israel to read from the Torah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and then came back home to the States and read an entirely NEW Haftorah portion at her own Temple. There is definitely nothing like Olivia - she is a true jewel. Dejuan Stroud designed the room at Three Sixty°, Total Entertainment rocked the party, Hart Pictures captured the video, Michael Jurick and team photographed the party and Melissa Rosenbloom and her Gourmet Adivisory team masterfully produced the event. John Mayer sings Olivia's theme song here.